Breaking Free From the 9-to-5 to Explore Sicily
It was mid-December in the Mediterranean—a bright, sunny, blue-sky day, brisk and perfect for a light jacket—and I was on a quest for the best cannoli in town.
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Ocean-View Luxury on an Adventure-Filled Break
I'm not a morning person. But waking up in the plush surroundings of an ocean-view room in a luxury resort on the island paradise of Bali is a breeze. I happily left my cozy bed to take in the view from my private terrace as the soft orange and purple hues of dawn breaking lit up the ocean beyond.
Seeking Access to World-Class Healthcare? Check Out These Three Countries
Uncertainty over the future of the Affordable Care Act has led Americans around the country to stock up on medications they fear they won’t be able to afford, should they lose their health insurance in a repeal of the ACA.
My Laidback Life in Southern Italy
I never get tired of the view from my stone-walled terrace in Basilicata, Italy. My little 300-year-old casa is built on the edge of town and overlooks fields of grain and grazing sheep—their bells tinkling as they meander the hillside across from us.
Expat Travel Tip: Save Money on Car Rental Insurance
It was a great feeling when my wife and I sold our car three years ago and got on the plane for a one-way flight to Salinas, Ecuador. Living without a car has been a wonderful experience, and it's one of the ways that expats are able to keep their living expenses so low.
Life is Less Stressful When Your Rent is Free
As 2016 drew to a close and family and friends were starting to feel the growing pressure of the holiday season...we hadn’t a care in the world. My husband, Michael, and I were enjoying a stay in a three-bedroom apartment in one of the nicest suburbs in Quito, Ecuador...for free.
Get Paid to Write About What You Love
When you love something—be it anything from corgis and yoga to travel and Mexican food—you're going to want to share it with others. And while your friends and family won't always have the same enthusiasm for learning Spanish, traveling with pets, or buying a new home overseas, there are thousands of people online who do...and you can make money talking to them about the things you love.
How to Create Your Dream Income With a Travel Blog
If you had told me eight years ago that I would be leading the life I live today, I would have called you crazy. I get paid to travel to far-flung and exotic places—Madagascar one day, Iceland or Costa Rica next. I have no boss.
Enjoy Low-Cost Luxury and Flexible Hours as a Travel Blogger
As the sun set over the Nam Song River in Vang Vieng, a riverside village in northern Laos, I sipped on my ice-cold cocktail and contemplated just how lucky I've been.
Fund Your Dream Life Anywhere With This Surprising Portable Career
If you could wake up tomorrow any place on earth, where would you choose? Could you see yourself in Eze, a picturesque medieval village high above the Mediterranean along the French Riviera?